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Balzac is helping Troon Vineyard to craft compelling messaging, media pitches, press kit development, and marketing consulting.

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Balzac Communications & Marketing is helping LOCALISM Wines to craft their unique story, increase brand awareness, add to their DTC customer base, and increase sales conversion.

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LOCALISM is about bringing everything together. From music to art, food to family and community, our wine brings it all together. Wine is life to us, but our wine encompasses all of these things and more.

#wine #community #wineislife

Happy bees mean a happy vineyard. 🐝 
Although grapevines self pollinate, bees add to the biodiversity and in turn, create a healthier ecosystem. Thanks to Rob @napavalleybeeco for safely relocating the hive (sans protective wear!) 
#sustainablefarming #welovebees #springbees #coombsvilleava #napacab #wineislife

Are you following us on  Instagram? Find out what you're missing. #winesofinstagram #winelife 

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Question: What music album would you pair with our LOCALISM Kerner? 

#musicandwine #winefun #wine

Ziggy is obviously settling in nicely with the LOCALISM family. He's brought additional joy to our lives. Do you have a special furry friend?  Take a snapshot and post it in the comments. We'd  love to meet them. 
#dogsofnapa
#winerydogs
#vineyardpup
#furbaby

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Happy bees mean a happy vineyard. Although grapevines self pollinate, bees add to the biodiversity and in turn, create a healthier ecosystem. Thanks to Rob @napavalleybeeco for safely relocating the hive (sans protective wear!) 🐝 
#sustainablefarming #welovebees #springbees #coombsvilleava #napacab #wineislife

We like the qualities we get from Sauvignon Blanc harvested in the north of Napa Valley. The warm Calistoga AVA boasts the largest diurnal shift between daytime and nighttime temperatures in Napa Valley. This allows for optimal ripeness in the fruit in addition to maintaining its natural acidity. It pairs beautifully with lighter fare, such as salad or roasted veggies. #wine #sauvignonblanc #napavalley #calistogawine

And It’s GO time.....the 2021 vintage has burst onto the scene #budbreak #napavalley #coombsville #2021vintage #winegrowing #wineislife

After a decade of experience working with some of the industry’s greatest winemakers and viticulturists, our winemaker Ryan balances out his dedication and passion for making great wine with a number of other interests. He’s an avid snowboarder, soccer buff, aspiring golf nut, he loves to cook (especially if he doesn’t have to do the dishes after), and he loves traveling the world. No matter what he’s doing or where he’s going, Ryan applies his dedication and attention to detail to everything. #meetthewinemaker #winemaking #napavalley #wineislife

A gourmet meal in your own home! Join us via Zoom on Saturday, April 24th at 4:00 pm Pacific Time, for our first ever virtual event. We have partnered with TRUFFLE SHUFFLE, a local Bay Area company that specializes in guided culinary experiences, led by their Michelin Trained chefs. 

This experience includes a lavish meal for two and a bottle of our 2018 Coombsville Cabernet Sauvignon. The wine is expertly paired with a gorgeous Snake River Farms NY Strip, Balinese truffle salt and more. All ingredients will be measured out for you so that you can relax, kick back and enjoy your time cooking and drinking with us! You will be blown away once you see what a delightful meal you will be creating with just a little help from Truffle Shuffle's Chefs.

1 BOTTLE 2018 LOCALISM CABERNET SAUVIGNON
1 TRUFFLE SHUFFLE CULINARY KIT FOR 2 PEOPLE
$195 - Ground shipping included

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For 20 years, Balzac Communications & Marketing has been helping the UGCB promote their members' wines to a United States trade audience. We've done this with an annual roadshow tour that hits five cities in a week, that attracts roughly 3000 trade contacts and buyers, and through ongoing public relations activities.

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Don’t let the rain stop you.  Come in and warm up with tasting of our 2019s.    #wvcellarseason #ORWine #eolaamityhillsava #winetastings

Cheers to 2023!  We look forward to hosting you at the vineyard.

Breathtaking winter views from our Willamette Valley Vineyard ☁️

A knew dawn, a new year... kick it off with a visit to our Winery and Tasting Room! Reserve your spot now on our website.

We hope you're all having a great holiday season!!  See you next year!!
From the whole #harvest2022 crew!
#wvwines #eolaamityhills

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Don’t let the rain stop you.  Come in and warm up with tasting of our 2019s.  #wvcellarseason #ORWine #eolaamityhillsava #winetastings

We look forward to hosting you at the vineyard in 2023!

We hope you're all having a great holiday season!! See you next year!!
From the whole #harvest2022 crew!
#wvwines #eolaamityhills

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The 2018 and 2019 versions of our Willamette Pinot Noir went head-to-head 
in a recent issue of Food and Wine magazine, and it was a tie: Both wines 
scored 93 points and won a place on their Top 50 US Pinots list.

Harvest Update 2022

As we begin sharing more of our 2019 Pinot Noirs with you, we often find 
ourselves remarking on the comparison between the 2018s and 2019s. The 2018 
vintage shows the darker, richer side of the Willamette Valley, while the 
2019s highlight brighter fruit and elegant structure.

New Release Pinot Noirs & When to Drink Them

David Paige Wines Tasting Room is Officially Open. Our winery team is 
excited to host you and your friends in a variety of wine tasting 
experiences available on TOCK.

Tasting Room Is Open - 2021 Pinot Blanc

Our 2018 Chard was the first of our wines to sell out earlier this year. We 
have a little room to plant more, but those vines wouldn’t be producing 
grapes for several years. Since we have over 22 acres of mature Pinot Noir, 
we decided to graft an acre of Pinot over to Chardonnay to increase our 
production more quickly.

Grafting Chardonnay

There's been a lot of talk Oregon’s recent record-setting heat wave. Now 
that a week has gone by and we’ve had a few chances to walk the vineyard, I 
can honestly say the vines seem to have shrugged it off.

Handling the Heat

As a winemaker, I am thrilled to be learning more and more about this clone 
as we get to know our new home. We only made 135 cases of the 2020, but 
look for more in the future!

A BRIEF HISTORY OF PINOT BLANC

Join Anne and Dave for a joint event with David Paige Wines and Helioterra 
Wines. Listen to them trade tales about making wine and the joys of 
starting your own labels. Join them and hear their stories and ask a few 
questions of your own!

We’re pairing up with Helioterra Wines for a Virtual Tasting

When you hear us talking about vineyards, we're always looking for balanced 
vines. How we train, trellis, and prune our vines is key to establishing 
this balance.

Preparing for the next vintage

Dysthe and David Paige walking through the Gemini vineyard

IT ALL BEGINS IN THE VINEYARD

Pinot noir is all about subtlety, and needs to be handled with care to show its full range of aromas and textures.&nbsp; When the fruit gets to the winery, the TLC starts at the sorting table.&nbsp; We inspect the fruit as it moves over conveyer belt, looking for anything we don’t want in the fermenter.&nbsp; In some years we are focused on botrytis or bird damage, but in 2020 the fruit was so clean we were mostly just pulling out leaves.&nbsp; A great wine starts with great raw materials, so we make sure everything is perfect. &nbsp;This harvest, partners George Rickus and John Gorup each had their turns at the table. “It was fun,” said George. “It’s very satisfying to get my hands (literally) in the process and contribute as much as I can. I’m looking forward to tasting the finished product in a few years.” 



































 

 
 
 

 

 
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Founded in 2005, the TEXSOM conference was started by Master Sommeliers James Tidwell to help promote professional wine service standards, outline paths for further wine education and certification, and raise public awareness about the professional standards and certifications for sommeliers. Today the conference draws more than 1,300 attendees, of whom more than 800 are sommeliers and other beverage industry professionals. In addition to the conference, the group also manages the TEXSOM Intern

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Happy New Year to all of you! 

The Early Submission Period deadline for entries fast approaches. Enter your wines and spirits before February 3rd to lock in the lowest fees of the year. 

No importer? No problem! We can help you obtain COLA waiver documentation. The sooner we can apply for your waivers, the better:

1. Head to our website and create or login to your existing account: https://app.texsom.com

2. Enter your submissions.

3. Your entry form generates an automatic report we will use to apply for your waiver. No additional steps are needed for documentation.

No Texas distribution? No problem! Wines and spirits entered for judging and awards consideration are not required to be distributed in the state of Texas.

We look forward to seeing your entries. Please contact us at info@texsom.com for additional inquiries.

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YES! We include non-alcoholic wines and spirits for judging and awards consideration. Submit your products today in advance of the early submission deadline on February 3rd.

Low and no alcoholic beverages are important to so many and are highlighted throughout January, yet these products are beneficial to any beverage program all year long. More and more winery tasting rooms, restaurants, bars, and retail shops are exploring ways to be more hospitable to all beverage preferences, and there's never been a better time to explore these options. 

One of the benefits available to select award winners is the opportunity to have your products featured at the trade conference in August. Submit before February 3rd and save on entry fees. LINK IN BIO

Happy New Year to all of you! 

The Early Submission Period deadline for entries fast approaches. Enter your wines and spirits before February 3rd to lock in the lowest fees of the year. 

No importer? No problem! We can help you obtain COLA waiver documentation. The sooner we can apply for your waivers, the better:

1. Head to our website and create or login to your existing account.

2. Enter your submissions.

3. Your entry form generates an automatic report we will use to apply for your waiver. No additional steps are needed for documentation.

No Texas distribution? No problem! Wines and spirits entered for judging and awards consideration are not required to be distributed in the state of Texas.

We look forward to seeing your entries. Please contact us at info@texsom.com for additional inquiries.

We are excited to share the many benefits our Award Winners receive, as we look ahead to all the possibilities for 2023. 

We invite you to submit entries to lock in early submission fees and set the intention for another successful year of discovery and connection. Here's an overview of what Award Winners can expect:

Historical results, dating back to 1985, are available on our website. Search by award year, country, or brand name to find awards.

Certificates may be downloaded from the same location by any entrant, consumer, retailer, importer, or PR firm for use in point of sale or social media designs.

A selection of award winners is featured at the annual trade-only TEXSOM Conference in seminars, tastings, and meals. In August over 100 winners were poured for attendees.

In September we returned to our signature event with our friends at the Ferry Plaza WIne Merchant in San Francisco. Consumer enthusiasts and trade professionals were in attendance to taste selections representing a wide variety of producers and countries. We look forward to returning next October. Stay tuned for details!

If you are still on facebook, we have posted 2022 Judges' Selection and Platinum winners with photos, links to websites, and notes from judges and Retreat Scholars. Gold medal winners will start posting later today. Our intention is that people continue to find their way to these Award winners.

If you are a medal winner from 2019 - 2022 and are in need of marketing materials for your wines and/or spirits, please message us at info@texsom.com.

Last call for forms! Submit your interest via the link in our bio. The form link will close at 5pm CDT today.

Virtual and in-person learning opportunities are available. Outreach, research, and verification teams assist from home, while warehouse teams help in-person. 

In addition, there's a range of in person opportunities during the judging: April 30 - May 3, 2023. 

Once the forms close, we will review them for compliance and send a notification as each team gets started. 

We hope you will join us for another exciting year! If you have already submitted your form, please feel free to share the link with anyone who wants to learn more about wines and spirits. All participants must be 21 years of age.

Please send additional inquiries to info@texsom.com.

Production Team Expression of Interest forms are available via the link in our bio. Please submit your form by 5pm CDT Monday, December 12th.

The TEXSOM Awards Production Team assists with the TEXSOM Awards leading up to and throughout the event. Team members learn and practice wine receiving, inventory procedures, label verification, and help to organize and stage wines and spirits. 

The exposure to so many beverages, including wines, ciders, meads, sakes, and spirits, has been noted by previous team members as one of the highlights of the experience that offers perspective on the breadth and depth of the wine world. 

Interaction amongst the verification team allows the chance to discuss appellations, grape varieties, wine styles, and laws affecting wine. 

In addition, learning alongside Awards Panel Teams, Retreat Mentors and Participants, TEXSOM Staff, and fellow volunteers helps those in hospitality develop new ideas about the execution of events in their own businesses, as well as creates important connections with industry professionals representing a variety of markets throughout the country.

Whether you are already in the industry or have an interest in learning more about a wide range of beverages, we invite you to submit a form. Participants must be 21 years of age.

We love to see the forms come through each day! Swipe to read some comments from current volunteers and send any additional questions to James and Amie at info@texsom.com.

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Balzac delivers tailored solutions for clients with values that align with our own. We guide clients through the process of achieving their vision and transforming their business through sustainable growth, teamwork, transparency and inclusivity.

We know our audiences and how to work with them. The success of our campaigns is achieved by working with these key gatekeepers to not only gain their support, but convert them into ambassadors for our clients. These relationships make our programs more visible, credible and effective.

Happy Lunar New Year! We raise a glass to the incoming Year of the Rabbit! 

The sign of the Rabbit is a symbol of longevity, peace, and prosperity. It's long ears gather good fortune and "leaps" into the new year bringing hope for many good things to transpire. We wish you all to have an abundant 2023!

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For Sonoma County’s wine industry, which continues to seek innovative ways to grapple with the state’s crippling drought, rainwater capture could be a meaningful step towards reducing its water consumption.

Earlier this week we shared the overall report for the entire American wine industry, and now it's time to dive into the California 2022 report! 

The report shows 27% growth in statewide impact (from $57.6 to $73 billion) and 49% in national impact (from $114.1 to $170.5 billion) over the past six years. This robust expansion — during a challenging period that included a devastating pandemic — shows the strength and resiliency of the nation’s top wine-producing state as an economic engine.

The 2022 National Economic Impact Study of the Wine Industry has been released and highlights the how the industry provides American jobs, attracts tourists, generates taxes, and enhances the quality of life across the country.

From generating over $276 billion for the US economy in 2022, to $16.69 billion in annual tourism expenditures, discover the numbers behind the American wine industry in the report  at the link below(which also includes detailed data for each state).

The stories of Latinos -- particularly Mexican-Americans — in the wine industry were often relegated to those who prune or graft the vines or work in the cellars. But that's changing as Latino vintners grow in number and influence.

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The #wine2wine2022 conference in Verona focuses on wine communications.  If you are here, feel free to connect with us. We have a small booth, but will also be presenting at 12:15 in the Meet the Agencies session. #winecommunication #winemarketing

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We love working with @camuscognac - they know how to throw a release party. The VSOP Limited Edition collaboration with artist @malik.roberts.art is something special. #camuscognac #CAMUSvsopLTDxMalikRoberts

For the past few years @texsom has offered a session with a retrospective tasting of an iconic wine. This year did not disappoint with a presentation by Bruce Tyrrell of his Vat 1 Semillon. Truly stunning. #texsom #australianwine #wineaustralia  #huntervalleywine #semillon

During the @Texsom conference proper, each morning begins with bubbles. Tuesday we began with @perrierjouet Blason Rose, a special bottle not often seen in the US. Cheers to champagne! #texsom #champagne #epernay

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